When assessing a client’s respirations, the nurse realizes that the re

When assessing a client’s respirations, the nurse realizes that the respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in which factors?

1. Oxygen concentration
2. Carbon dioxide concentration
3. Hydrogen ions
4. Potassium level
5. Serum calcium level

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale: The respiratory centers and chemoreceptors respond to changes in the concentration of oxygen.